narrative music videos

Music is a universal language. We may not understand the words all the time, but we’ll feel the rhythm, the emotion and the soul of a powerful song. The Beyond the Short Indie Music Video winners showcases incredible works of narrative music from a diverse, talented group of artists, performers, music video directors and crew.

Explore our entire curated catalog of powerful, emotionally driven music videos.

“Stereopolina - Sunny Boy” By Arseny Kuznetsov
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“Stereopolina - Sunny Boy” By Arseny Kuznetsov

A bully arrives to a party at the Palace of Culture and falls in love with a woman he meets there, but seeing how different they are, the woman does not reciprocate. But when a beautiful young man with magical golden curls appears on the dance floor, everyone falls in love with him.

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“Violets” By Johnny B. Zero
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“Violets” By Johnny B. Zero

A man decides to leave his childhood band in order to get a normal job and break away from his old life. However, something will appear on the way that will not let him succeed.

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“1955” By Onry
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“1955” By Onry

In "1955", award-winning Portland opera singer Onry honors the legacy of Emmett Till, an African American teenager whose murder catalyzed the civil rights movement. In grieving this act of violence, Onry honors his ancestors, creates space for Black imagination, and asks what we must do in 2022 and beyond to create an inclusive, spacious future.

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“Londres + Cabron” By Vibarco
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“Londres + Cabron” By Vibarco

In the double-feature of "Londres" and "Cabron," Vibarco portrays a streetwise hustler barely scraping by in New York City. Every day is a struggle, and as his relationship with his girlfriend begins to fray as well, he is wracked by insecurity. In order to find purpose and meaning again, he must face a manifestation of his childhood self, who was viciously bullied for his perceived lack of masculinity.

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